paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
torpedo; (sea) mine; underwater mine
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
trembling or quavering voice
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
good humour (humor); good mood
to miss (capturing); to fail to catch; to let slip
even though; despite; when
government service; the bureaucracy
old soldier; veteran; old hand
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
to send or direct a person to
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
military forces; hosts; troops
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
already; now; no longer; not any more
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
to order; to command; to appoint
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge